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What’s the Difference Between Buffing and Polishing?
Why the Terms Get Mixed Up
“Buffing” and “polishing” are often used interchangeably, but they’re two distinct stages in professional paint correction—and skipping either one can leave your car looking less than its best.
Buffing: Leveling Out the Imperfections
- Goal: Remove light scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation.
- How It Works: A machine buffer and a mildly abrasive compound level the clear coat, smoothing out defects.
- When to Use It: Any time your paint looks dull, hazy, or you see micro‑scratches in direct sunlight.
Polishing: Bringing Back That Deep Gloss
- Goal: Refine the surface buffing left behind and maximize shine.
- How It Works: A softer pad plus a fine polish deliver mirror‑like clarity.
- When to Use It: A softer pad plus a fine polish deliver mirror‑like clarity.
Do You Always Need Both?
- Minor swirl marks? A light one‑step polish may do.
- Severe oxidation? You’ll likely need buffing followed by polishing for best results.
- New car? Usually just polishing (with paint protection) is plenty.
Why Trust AutoAgapay
We use dual‑action polishers, fresh pads for each step, and paint‑depth gauges to ensure we’re gentle on your clear coat. Plus, we do it right on your driveway—no shop visit required.
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